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  Budget institutions and fiscal responsibility: parliaments and the political economy of the budget process in Latin America

  World Bank, 2005

  “Can parliaments make an effective contribution to the budget process while preserving fiscal discipline?” is one of the key questions this paper seeks to answer. Parliaments do possess a wide range of budgetary powers, but often fail to exercise them effectively or responsibly.
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  The privatization of social services in Chile: an evaluation

  Global Development Network, 2003

  The privatization of social services in Chile began in 1981. This reform of social services created a system where there is competition between private providers, although the State kept a regulatory and supervisory role.
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  Accountability mechanisms for multilateral financial institutions and the private sector

  Eldis Document Store, 2005

  This paper examines accountability mechanisms of for Multilateral Financial Institutions (MFI’s) and the Private Sector.
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  Can fiscal rules help ensure fiscal sustainabilty?: the case for the Philippines

  Intergovernmental Panel on Forests, CSD, 2005

  During the past seven years, the Philippines registered deficits both at the National Government (NG) and the total public sector levels, placing the average at 4.0 percent and 4.4 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), respectively.
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  The cost of resolving small-business conflicts: the case of Peru

  2004

  In spite of the recognized importance of having an efficient, predictable and accessible judicial system in promoting growth and investment, scarce attention has been paid to the legal problems of small businesses and their legal needs. This study analyzes the overall interaction between the judicial system and small businesses in Peru.
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  Malaysia: an overview of the legal framework for foreign direct investment

  Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, 2002

  Among the Southeast Asian countries, Malaysia has keenly attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). In this respect, it has constantly striven to maintain the competitiveness of FDI determinants, including the legal infrastructure. Today, Malaysia is encountering fresh challenges, for FDI flows seem to have declined in the region.
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  Finance in lower-income countries: an empirical exploration

  International Monetary Fund Working Papers, 2005

  This paper considers how a comprehensive set of factors associated with financial sector development and performance relates to financial sector performance in low-income countries (LICs).
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  Perpetuating poverty in sub-Saharan Africa: how African political elites undermine entrepreneurship and economic development

  International Policy Network, 2005

  This paper argues that Africa's political elites have driven their countries' economies backwards, by misusing the economic surplus generated by the continent over the past 40 years.
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  The accountability of international organisations

  Global Public Policy Institute, 2005

  This paper explores issues of accountability of international organisations (IGOs), highlights some of the recent trends in IGO accountability, and points out the shortcoming.
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  Malawi and the African peer review mechanism: a review of national readiness and recommendations for participation

  South African Institute of International Affairs, 2004

  This report is intended to assist Malawi in preparing for peer review.

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